Stopped in to use a gift card. I wish they had more options for those with dietary restrictions,…read morebut I was grateful at least for the gluten free bread and a bag of chips. The avocado toast was piled high and fresh. The over easy egg on top was an excellent addition. It was even better once I added some spice and salt. The service was slow. There was a lot of difficultly inputting my order correctly and finding the items within the system. It took about 10 minutes to order and then 7 minutes to get our food and beverages.

Finally tried this place for a light breakfast option and we really enjoyed the location and…read moreatmosphere. The place was packed but it wasn't too noisy or distracting, it's obviously a very popular meeting place. We had a breakfast sandwich and avocado toast and both were delicious. I'll definitely be trying their other avocado toasts like the fig and goat cheese option next time. Coffee was also delicious and came out perfect.

Absolutely love their coffee and moon milk! Never disappointed! Your staff is extremely friendly…read moreand knowledgeable, and I love the ambience of your place!

Really good latte, refreshers and gluten free cookies. Cool vibe and nice, chill atmosphere.read more

I was only way to work I blame County and have often wondered if there were some small coffee…read morejoints in downtown Wauconda. Well, they are here! Honey Hill has a chill atmosphere and welcoming presence at the onset with staff who are knowledgeable and can help guide you through choosing a drink that fits you. I ordered a hot Honey Nut Latte with Oat milk and the barista was correct; it tasted like Honey Nut Cheerios in a latte! I will be coming back more frequently when I have time to make a stop. Highly recommend checking this place out!

I recently visited for the first time to have their iced caramel latte, and it did not disappoint…read more The coffee had so much flavor and was extremely smooth! Sadly, Honey Hill is far enough away from where I live that I wouldn't drive all the way their just to get coffee, but when I'm inevitably in Wauconda again soon, I will definitely stop by. The place itself is cute inside, and they even have local artists' paintings for sale on their wall. I love when local businesses support local entrepreneurs and artists. When we came, we sat on the little patio outside because it was a gorgeous day. They have a few tables set up right beside the building. When it comes to the menu, there are TONS to choose from! They also don't only have coffee, which is a plus because my husband isn't a coffee fan. They offer lemonade, frozen lemonade, non-coffee milkshake type drinks, steamed apple cider, hot chocolate, and teas. They also have food choices, such as multiple flavors of scones and cake slices. Admittedly, the day we came, the service could have been better. The young girl made the drinks really well, but she wasn't too friendly. She might have been having a bad day or something, which is understandable, but I wish she was a bit more personable. Overall, I highly recommend Honey Hill, and the location is perfect because it's in the downtown area of town, so there are plenty of stores around to pop in and out of!

What a stellar experience ordering a birthday cake through Julie at Whisk! We'd tried the cinnamon…read morerolls (to DIE for) off a friends recommendation before as well as some other treats over the last year or so and have loved it all!! To top it off, their CAKES ARE SO GOOD! Easily the best chocolate cake I've had in years. Couldn't recommend this business enough for a friendly and welcoming atmosphere as well as the highest quality of products!

Cool little coffee shop and bakery. It's got a pretty simple menu, which isn't a bad thing. Whisk…read moreis a charming find in downtown Wauconda. Good prices for excellently crafted drinks. They also make custom cakes and other baked items. A cool day called for a coffee. If hanging out in this lakeside town, it's better to go here than some chain coffee place. The prices aren't that bad for an independent business like this. Inside there's a couple tables and a couch. Space is limited but charm isn't. I got a Cinnamon Sugar Latte, which was one of the seasonal coffees. It's $6 for a regular. This had plenty of spice and sweetness along with some vanilla. Best place in town to get coffee. It feels a lot like being in someone's living room. There's also pastries that you can get at the counter or you can make an order for cakes or whatever.

Honestly Conscious Cup roasts are the best in McHenry County but I'm giving this site a low score…read morefor quality. The other sites are consistently better. I often notice this site will have fewer people behind the counter even though they run a drive thru. Its consistency is poor at best for dine in but the recipes are generally there and fine for drive thru but if I'm going to sit... I'd recommend Barrington or any of their other sites with better baristas that aren't competing with the drive thru.. this spot will stay as my drive thru drip coffee on the go though.... But for work meetings I'll stick with Barrington.

I am a snob. I admit it. The Washington-Oregon I-5 Coffee Zone sets a high bar that the rest of the…read moreUS cannot possibly meet. Sorry-not-sorry, we rule, deal with it. So how did a Seattle or Portland quality coffee shop end up in Crystal Lake? I don't know and I don't care. This place is the real deal. Good product, good baristas, some innovative twists (think ube white chocolate mocha as one of the current specials), this place would perform well up and down the I-5 corridor. They are LGBTQ+ friendly. That's not necessarily common in this area, so kudos to them. Again, a good fit along much of the I-5 corridor. But, of course, I can't take them back home. At least I have a quality coffee stop nearby when visiting family here. Thanks, sis, for introducing me to this place.

We tried out this spot yesterday night for dinner and I must say I was very pleasantly surprised!…read more Food: Cheddar broccoli soup: 4/5 pretty good it wasn't served super hot temperature wise but it was really tasty with bread Broast chicken + fries: 5/5 the chicken was delicious the breading was a bit too salty for me but still great value Ice cream: 3/5 was fine The service was really good and they weren't busy so we were sat quickly and our server is very attentive to us. The restaurant had a lot of Betty boop stuff so it had very cute old school decor.

Not busy on a Thursday Got seated and served right away…read moreCoffee was fresh , I had island delight. It was pretty good , nothing crazy , but that's what I'd expect out of a healthy breakfast.

Not the sprawling large space of the Barrington Conscious on Cook, but a cozy corner nook inviting…read morethe java and casual consumers in. The staff is nice, some space but limited outlets, noticed and heard young kids and moms throughout my stay making a racket which unfortunately for small town spots is difficult to accommodate. I ordered up a large rose matcha, surprised my eyes out when it managed to peak twelve dollars! Is it ceremonial grade? Guess I can write off a donation for small town America! It was fine and easy to drink but not much smooth balance I've had with other matcha like Eleventh House in my hometown or Rabble's incredible Lawnmower doing watermelon with the green tea. Downtown Indianapolis sure does spoil! Would do coffee next time, the Dubai latte I had at Cook St seems the winter way.

Visited the Downtown Cary Conscious Cup! Located on the street corner by the train tracks with a…read moredecent amount of outdoor seating as well as a main banquet of seating inside. The coffee shop was very busy when I visited with a line all the way to the entry. Only one staff member was working so she had to hustle to take orders, make drinks, and refill items behind the bar. I was surprised they would be so understaffed for a busy day. When it was my turn, I ordered a 16oz Hot Pumpkin Spice Latte (with oatmilk). You can tell the pumpkin is fresh and quality to help flavor the latte. They do have a notice stating their prices have increased and reasoning why. My latte in total was close to $10 so this becomes more of a special treat than consistent go-to. Either way, I thoroughly enjoyed my latte and experiencing the Cary location!

Delicious sopes! The al pastor is very good. Wish they had carnitas. I don't think I've ever been…read moredisappointed.

I stopped here for the food - and I know there's an entire ice-cream side to this place which I…read moredidn't try, so I'm only reviewing it for the food currently. That being said, the food was good / as expected. The chicken taco was the best out of the 3 I got (chicken, beef, and al pastor) and they all had good flavor. The beef and al pastor reheated on the flat top got a bit too greasy and crunchy/overdone like though but I understand that this place doesn't get a whole lot of traffic around 2/3pm so stuff has to get reheated. The green and orange hot sauces were very good and not as spicy as I would've expected. The limes with the tacos were a nice touch. Overall, I would say there's better places to get tacos around the area BUT... they don't have ice cream like this place so, this one wins sometimes.

Did I just find my new favorite bakery? Yessss!…read more Strong espresso! Gluten friendly treats! Excellent customer service! My son and I stopped at Lots-a-Knot before heading to the Wauconda Library. It's conveniently located in downtown Wauconda and is right down the street from the library. (Hear that parents? Get yourself a delicious espresso and little snack) I loved the Samoa latte with coconut and caramel. I got a medium with an extra shot of espresso bringing the count up to 3. It was strong and not overly sweet - the perfect balance. I devoured the pistachio twist (this name may be wrong) and almond orange cookie! My son loved the strawberry and hazelnut cookies too! While I was there I learned a little about the place, everything is made there, including the bread, using recipes passed down from family. I loved everything we've tried and cannot wait to go back! This is a family owned local business that deserves way more hype and love!

Wonderful place! Excellent authentic homemade baked goods, focassia bread and coffee is delicious!…read moreCute, quaint, pretty cafe. The service is friendly and freshly made food each day!!! Cookies are fantastic.

We ordered a cake for our son's graduation party. Boy did we hit a homerun!!! Everyone was so…read moreimpressed by this monster of a cake! Decadent, regal and just DELICIOUS! We ordered a half white and chocolate with butter creme frosting! It was so perfect for the occasion. If you want a show stopper cake make sure to go to The Riverside Bakery! Mad Respect! Thank You so much! The Wenrich Family!

Ordered some snowman cookies. they looked like they were tan not white. The details looked like a…read morechild decorated them. Cookies were ok but I think they could've been better. For the price, not happy